Sunday, 10 September 2017

Out of the village, into the village...


You have probably driven through this village several times, perhaps on the way to the springs at Argyroupoli, but have you ever stopped and walked down into the old village?


Old shops, flowers, little side roads



What lies behind? What is it's history?


Where are we?


A quiet cafe


Traditional coffee off the beaten track



"May 25th 1879"

A fortified house





...with arrow slits

Fabulous balconies

restoration going on

Kafenion/taverna since 1887


and after your wander??

Lunch in the nearby taverna of.... have you guessed the village yet?




The horse may give it away to those of you who know... those who have not visited will discover that the horse likes to join in with your meal!


Yes the amazing 49 ingredient salad of "The garden of Arkoudena" on the outskirts of Episkopi! - Now you know.


Even the flower is edible - try to count the ingredients if you visit



Well worth a visit. A little oasis

You may like to know:

Service: Pleasant and friendly.

Type of food: Cretan with an modern twist.

Prices, A little higher than local average - but appropriate to the type and quality of the food. 

"Star ratings"- on the "Guzunder" scale 9.5. 
- Clean, modern, recently refurbished,a wonderful,stone sink, toilet seats present, paper and paper towels available. 

Complementary raki, home made chocolate mousse cake with vanilla ice cream at the end of the meal

Raki on Richter scale 8.

Would we return? Yes, certainly, lead us to it.


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